Advanced Healthcare Scientist

Job Summary

Training role considered with salary adjusted using Annex 21 or capped at a lower band dependant on interview outcome (minimum requirement of PTP/STP qualification or equivalent). We are part of the Plymouth Community Diagnostics Centre (PCDC) due to go live in the summer of 2026. We are currently looking to expand our services with a focus on patient pathway improvement and are open to all forward thinking and innovative ideas/solutions.

We are a Centre of Excellence, looking to expand our cardiac physiology team with opportunities for specialists in electrophysiology, cardiac devices and echocardiography. As the tertiary hospital and cardio‑thoracic centre for the Southwest, we provide a full range of non‑invasive and invasive procedures (including a large congenital non‑invasive service). We work closely with surgical teams performing structural interventions and ablations. As the regional trauma centre and a university teaching hospital we have close links with the local university.

*** Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

• To act as a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist.
• To develop services with the Cardiologists, Lead Cardiac Physiologists and Service line manager with an emphasis on Physiologist led services.
• To provide a leadership role for the Physiologist team performing staff supervision, training, and appraisals.
• To update existing and create new local policies, procedures and guidelines promoting best clinical practice.
• To undertake routine and complex diagnostic cardiac investigations and interpret results to provide accurate clinical reports that can be clearly understood, adhering to local and national guidelines.
• To take an active part in promoting a culture of continuing professional development amongst scientific and medical staff.
• To act as a source of expert advice and knowledge assisting in the teaching and training of Cardiac Physiology students, junior medical and scientific colleagues, and medical students.
• To participate in providing the out‑of‑hours emergency Cardiac Physiology clinical‑technical service to achieve 365‑days cover.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted: 06 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £54,710 a year (Pro Rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 216-LH-DC7606435

Job location: University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

• KRA 1: To be highly competent in performing a broad range of routine and complex Cardiac Physiology clinical‑technical procedures / techniques, and be an advanced practitioner in at least one specialist field.
• KRA 2: As an advanced practitioner, to take a proactive role, together with the Lead Physiologists and other Cardiac Physiologists in the department, in developing and…